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11/14/08

教育講座(Educational Seminar)
“日本四季”：作者張燕淳

Rm 400

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Week of

Nov. 12, 2008

1.	Enrichment Program Contest Application is dued on Friday. 校內才藝比賽報名將在本周五截止 The 2008-2009 EP Contest Registration Form is ready for download. Registration deadline is Nov 14, 2008. EP Contest will be held on Jan 16, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00pm. All students are encouraged to participate. For any contest group has less than three students will be cancelled, for affected students will be placed to their second contest choice which is specified in their application form. This year every participant will be given a souvenir for their efforts. If you have any questions, please email Wendy Hwang at wendyhwang_tsui@yahoo.com. Registration form: BVCS_EP_Application_Form_Final_2008 Student volunteer form: Student_volunteer_form
2.	Chinese Typing Contest Registration is postponed to November 18th 中文「聽打第一名」比賽的報名時間延後一周至十一月十八日 Chinese Typing Contest will be held on Sunday, November 22th at CCC, Sunnyvale, sponsored by ANCCS and Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission. Please view at www.anccs.org for details.
3.	Parent Educational Seminar – “ Four Seasons in Japan” with Ms. Jennifer C. Hsiue as speaker 家長教育講座─“日本四季” ─主講人作者張燕淳女士 Date: 11/14/2008 Time: 7:15 pm – 8:45pm Room: 400 Additional parking spaces will be opened in the basketball court. 張燕淳女士，現居舊金山，曾是本校學生家長。生長於台北，久居紐約，又至日本長野縣鄉下待了三年。她觀察日本，也從異鄉生活中觀看自己，返美後陸續將回憶心情以日本一年四季的節俗為經，親身經驗的故事做緯，寫出二十餘篇散文，並且自繪五十多幅木刻風味插圖。這個座談會可補充讀者對日本食衣住行育樂各方面的認識。張女士畢業於師大美術系，美國羅德島藝術學院(Rhode Island School of Design)藝術碩士。紐約服裝技術學院( Fashion Institute of Technology)首飾設計系畢業，後在該校任教多年。曾獲紐約莫內首飾公司（Monet Jewelers）設計比賽首獎，成為該公司第一位華裔設計師。
4.	Congratulations to the Essay Contest Winners 恭喜本校鄭翔、范漢音、李婷軒同學參加看圖寫故事比賽分別獲得第三名及佳作獎 Congratulations to our three students who participated in the ANCCS Essay Contest. Cheng Hsiang (9th) was awarded 3rd place in group B. Victoria Fan (7A) was awarded Honorable Mention in Group B. Isabella Li (4B) was awarded Honorable Mention in Group C. The award ceremony was held on October 9th at Chinese Culture Center in Sunnyvale. Picture is attached. Cheng Hsiang (9th) was awarded 3rd place in group B. Victoria Fan (7A) was awarded Honorable Mention in Group B. Isabella Li (4B) was awarded Honorable Mention in Group C. Group pictures

The Bay Valley Chinese School is a non-profit organization supported by a group of dedicated and motivated teachers and parent volunteers. BVCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or religion. Incorporated in 2001, the school boasts an enrollment of over 200 students for the very first school year!

Our school fund comes from student tuition, and student family/friend donation. The school budget is used on campus rent, custodian/janitor fee, teacher’s compensation, teaching/student material, and school activities. Besides the teachers, all members of the BVCS staff receive no pay.

The 2006-2007 school year is BVCS's fifth year. Chinese classes are offered from the kindergarten through 12th grade levels. Classes are held at Charlotte Wood Middle School (600 El Capitan Drive, Danville CA), Friday evenings from 7:00 - 8:50 PM in two 50-minute periods with a 10-minute recess. The 2006-2007 school year consists of 32 weeks of instruction divided into two semesters.

The objective of BVCS is to provide an excellent environment for students to learn Mandarin Chinese Language and to explore Chinese Culture. Our teachers are all highly experienced and specialized in Chinese language teaching. They are very caring, and know how to inspire students to have an appreciation for Chinese culture. BVCS puts an emphasis on providing students with more individual attention and plenty of time to practice conversation with the teacher. Starting in the 6th grade, students learn pinyin, which will prepare them for college-level Chinese Language courses.

Starting in the fall semester 2003, BVCS has been offering Enrichment Program to BVCS students and teaching assistants. The Enrichment Program is designed to create a fun and exciting place for children to learn about different aspects of their cultural heritage that are only touched upon in textbooks. Classes are on Fridays from 6:00 - 6:50 PM, 20 students per class.

Parents’ involvement is a key to the success of our school program and to the success of our students and their learning. Our school welcomes your involvement to make it a better place for your children and our community.

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